Interlacing the city of Hyderabad is India's largest PPP metro project - Hyderabad Metro Rail. The Hyderabad Metro Rail Project crisscrosses the city to achieve its mission of transforming Hyderabad into one of India's most preferred cities.

The unveiling of Mumbai's swanky new Terminal 2 (T2) at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has given the city a new landmark to be proud of and marks the transition of airport construction to a new era

Jones Lang LaSalle's (JLL) new office in Lower Parel, Mumbai, has achieved the distinction of being awarded the LEED Platinum certification. Located in a conventional building, JLL has demonstrated that sustainability can be successfully implemented in an office space.

In the backdrop of economic slowdown and high interest rates, there is a need for greater due diligence, reports AHLAM RAIS.
According to a report by Reuters, recovering loans from big companies is becoming difficult in India. Recently, Hirco´s 588 acre has been up for auction along with its buildings by its financial institutions as the real estate firm has reportedly defaulted on payments. Companies enter the ´defaulter´ segment due to non-payment of debts for a prolonged period of time despite regular notices by banks and NBFCs.

India's reliance on labour has seen a gradual decrease over the past few years owing to a considerable shortage of skilled workers. Such a scenario calls for an urgent need for mechanised processes. However, despite modernisation, India has fared poorly in the verall use of machines. With the construction industry expected to grow at 9 per cent per annum through 2018, the demand for construction equipment is rising.

Move over 2013! This New Year holds enough promises to re-energise the Indian infra juggernaut.Enough doom and gloom...it´s time to wake up to a new tomorrow and see the green shoots that have started appearing on the horizon across several core segments in the country. This ranges from clearances given to mega projects worth over Rs 4 lakh crore and re-energised power projects to the availability of more funds for finance and fast-improving mining prospects. As the infrastructure and construction fraternity gears up for the next phase of promising growth, MANAS R BASTIA presents the views and visions of a few captains of the industry.